I. Background Recently, we reported on the current state of hemp and CBD laws in the United States following the Ninth Circuit’s April 2018 decision in HIA v. DEA (Case No. 17-70162), the proposed Hemp Farming Act of 2018 (S. 2667), and reading through to...
In our previous post, we discussed general rules applicable to the transportation of cannabis both across and within state lines. Here, we discuss the issue of who is responsible when an accident happens – or worse, an intentional wrongful act is committed – by an...
Some of the most commonly asked questions by cannabis business owners and operators, as well as consumers, involve the transportation of marijuana and the applicable laws, as well as the division of liability between the business owner and the driver. Transportation of marijuana is highly regulated....
The Seattle office of Cultiva Law, PLLC will be holding a vacation of criminal records clinic at Seattle Hempfest 2018. This weekend, the members of Seattle Cultiva Law Office will be at Hempfest donating our time and knowledge to help clear drug criminal histories. We will...
Cultiva's own Aaron Pelley was recently featured in the Spokesman-Review for his selection as a Featured Speaker at this year's upcoming Seattle Hempfest. Aaron Pelley will be featured at Hempfest's 27th annual "protestival" held in Myrtle Edwards Park and Elliot Bay Park on August 17, 18, and 19, 2018....
Cannabis industry insiders recently learned the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is considering implementing a “Hidden Ownership Amnesty Program” that would allow cannabis businesses to come into compliance with ownership and financing regulations without fear of license revocation. In this article, we dive...
By: Sam Mendez, Strategic Legal Counsel at Cultiva Law The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) recently proposed a “Hidden Ownership Amnesty Program” at their June 27, 2018 Executive Management Team meeting. Insiders learned about this development after a transcript (see p. 5) was written up by a team...
By: Sam Mendez, Strategic Legal Counsel at Cultiva Law Our previous post covered trademark basics. Below we cover additional concepts such as those that make your trademarks "strong" and "weak," as well as explore applications to the cannabis industry. I. Four Types Trademarks are generally divided into four categories: (1)...
By: Sam Mendez, Strategic Legal Counsel at Cultiva Law Canada made headlines last week when the Canadian Senate voted 52-29 to pass Bill C-45, permitting personal use and commercial production of cannabis. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made clear he would legalize cannabis should he be elected Prime Minister during...